Sr. Manager - Finance, Planning, & Analysis (Aviation)

PHI Aviation•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a key leader in the organization, this position is responsible for directing the business and operational financial planning and analysis activities for the Americas business unit.

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Experience in a senior level finance role, partnering with operations management at multiple levels and implementing financial management strategies.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including US GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
Proficiency in finance and accounting systems (e.g. ERP, Hyperion, OneStream) and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in business administration, finance and accounting or operational roles.
Minimum of 2 years in key financial management roles.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the annual business planning process, monthly and quarterly forecasts and periodic risk and opportunity meetings with management.
Identify and explain the key drivers of variances to prior periods, current forecasts and annual plans.
Present detailed findings to senior management.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and the Board of Directors.
Recognize changes to plans or projects when appropriate and ensure they are reflected in the current outlook or forecast.
Proactively identify and communicate areas of profitability improvement for the company.
Maintain and review detailed financial models including forward-looking P&Ls, cash flows and balance sheets.
Assist in evaluating and forming long range financial plans.
Create and streamline FP&A reporting packages.
Review and report on the financial performance of the organization to the company leadership.
Implement and update a financial scorecard to maintain consistent financial reporting data and analysis across the organization.
Strengthening the link between operational metrics and P&L reporting.
Partner with the business leaders in the areas of Business Development, Operations and Finance to provide financial direction and guidance on key contracts and significant business initiatives.
Evaluate the financial return of large capital expenditures and oversee the capital planning and review process.
Utilize financial valuation models to properly evaluate capital investments and leasing opportunities (e.g. Aircraft Dry Leasing business).
Assist the organization in optimizing supply chain spending and target costing initiatives.
Identify and recommend actions in high impact areas for cost and productivity improvements.
Design effective processes and systems (e.g. OneStream reporting and forecasting capability) to track financial metrics against expectations and plans including predictive measures that identify potential shortfalls.
Participate in and complete special projects and M&A analysis as required by senior management.
Understand and provide visible support of Destination Zero
Practice job duties with Safety at the core of all tasks
A job is not complete unless it is done safely
Stand-Up, Speak-Out, and Take-Action – Do the right thing when no one is looking, report safety concerns, near misses and incidents to management, use the Stop Work authority to immediately stop unsafe acts or work practices.